What is DDoS Protection?
DDoS Protection is a security measure designed to defend against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks aim to overwhelm a website, server, or network with excessive traffic, making it slow or completely inaccessible to legitimate users.
A DDoS attack typically involves multiple systems—often part of a botnet—sending massive amounts of data to a single target. The goal is not to break into the system, but to exhaust its resources, such as bandwidth, memory, or processing power.
DDoS protection works by identifying abnormal traffic patterns and filtering out malicious requests before they reach the target. This can involve rate limiting, traffic redirection, real-time monitoring, and automated mitigation techniques.
Without proper protection, even a short DDoS attack can cause significant downtime, financial loss, and reputational damage. That’s why having an effective DDoS protection strategy is essential for any online service or platform that requires high availability.
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